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“I think that music has been a great help to me and this has been confirmed by every psychiatrist I have seen. I would probably be dead if not for music.”

Quote by Sinead O'Connor

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Sinead O'Connor

Sinead O'Connor is an Irish singer-songwriter known for her distinctive voice and profound lyrics. Born on December 8, 1966, she has been active in the music industry since the late 1980s. O'Connor gained fame with her albums 'The Lion and the Cobra' and 'I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got', which included hit songs like 'Nothing Compares 2 U' and 'Falling Out of Love'. Her music style blends elements of pop, rock, and folk, making a profound impact on contemporary music. more

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“When I grew up in Ireland in the seventies there was no such thing as therapy...I mean we didn't even have cappuccinos until 1998! So for me music was therapy, it was also the place where one could speak about himself, where he was allowed to speak about his traumatic experiences.”

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